Gentamicin/Prednisolone Ophthalmic Dosage
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Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Uveitis
Steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions with superficial bacterial infection or risk of infection:
Suspension: Instill 1 drop into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) 2 to 4 times daily. May increase frequency to once every hour during the first 24 to 48 hours.
Ointment: Apply small amount (1/2 inch ribbon) to conjunctival sac of affected eye(s) 1 to 3 times daily.
Usual Adult Dose for Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions with superficial bacterial infection or risk of infection:
Suspension: Instill 1 drop into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) 2 to 4 times daily. May increase frequency to once every hour during the first 24 to 48 hours.
Ointment: Apply small amount (1/2 inch ribbon) to conjunctival sac of affected eye(s) 1 to 3 times daily.
Usual Adult Dose for Keratitis
Steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions with superficial bacterial infection or risk of infection:
Suspension: Instill 1 drop into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) 2 to 4 times daily. May increase frequency to once every hour during the first 24 to 48 hours.
Ointment: Apply small amount (1/2 inch ribbon) to conjunctival sac of affected eye(s) 1 to 3 times daily.
Usual Adult Dose for Keratoconjunctivitis
Steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions with superficial bacterial infection or risk of infection:
Suspension: Instill 1 drop into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) 2 to 4 times daily. May increase frequency to once every hour during the first 24 to 48 hours.
Ointment: Apply small amount (1/2 inch ribbon) to conjunctival sac of affected eye(s) 1 to 3 times daily.
Usual Adult Dose for Blepharitis
Steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions with superficial bacterial infection or risk of infection:
Suspension: Instill 1 drop into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) 2 to 4 times daily. May increase frequency to once every hour during the first 24 to 48 hours.
Ointment: Apply small amount (1/2 inch ribbon) to conjunctival sac of affected eye(s) 1 to 3 times daily.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Patient should be reevaluated if no improvement after 2 days.
Do not prescribe more than 8 g ointment or 20 mL suspension without further evaluation of the patient's eye(s).
Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients (less than 18 years of age).
Dialysis
Data not available
